Compress PDF to a Target Size

Type a target like 1MB / 500KB / 200KB and get a PDF under that size — made for visa applications, job portals and email attachment limits. Everything runs locally in your browser; your file is never uploaded.

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Files are processed locally in your browser — never uploaded to any server

Free: ≤20MB per fileProcessed locally — never uploadedClear notice if the target is unreachableNo watermark

Full-release pricing preview: $6.9/mo or $49/yr · 30-day email notice before billing starts · nothing is charged during the beta

How it works (3 steps)

1

Upload a PDF and enter the target size

For example 1MB or 500KB. File-size limits are checked before anything starts.

2

Automatic compression

Images are re-encoded page by page with a binary search on quality until the output fits the target.

3

Download the result

Before/after sizes are shown. If the target is unreachable we say the minimum achievable size instead of silently failing.

Popular searches

  • compress PDF to 100KB
  • compress PDF below 1MB for email
  • resize PDF for visa application

FAQ

Can you always hit the target size?

Most image-heavy PDFs, yes. If the target is too small we clearly report the minimum achievable size rather than outputting an oversized file.

Will the text stay sharp?

Compression re-samples images; embedded text stays vector and stays sharp. Preview the output before submitting it anywhere important.

Is my file uploaded?

No — compression runs entirely in your browser. The file never leaves your device.

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